Childminder in Surrey

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children play happily and enjoy their time at the setting. They form warm relationships with the childminder and show that they feel safe and secure in their surroundings. Children have opportunities to follow their interests. They receive encouragement to select the resources they want to play with. For example, they choose to play with cars, collecting and counting how many they have. However, the childminder is not always fully effective in planning activities that offer appropriate challenge. While some activities are too simple for children, others are too difficult and children lose interest. Despite this, children enjoy their interactions with the childminder as she engages them in conversation during play. The childminder responds to their comments and asks questions to test their knowledge. Children learn mathematical vocabulary such as 'taller' as they build towers with blocks and compare sizes.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are developing an interest in books. They choose to look at books independently, and the childminder sits with them and comments on the pictures they see. Children are supported to behave well. They are given gentle, consistent reminders about the importance of sharing. They receive praise from the childminder on their efforts, helping to build their confidence and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has some knowledge about what she wants children to achieve by the time they move on to school. However, she does not have a sufficiently secure knowledge of how to plan activities and focus teaching to reach these goals. Overall, children make steady progress. They are generally enthusiastic to join in activities, although these are not consistently targeted well enough to maintain their interest and help them gain new skills or knowledge. The childminder makes effective use of ongoing observations to identify any potentially significant gaps or delays in specific areas of a child's development. n The childminder models language well. She sensitively responds to children's comments, echoing and extending their sentences. Children confidently explore new vocabulary, such as 'spider'. However, the childminder does not allow enough time for children to respond to questions and instructions. This does not

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need to do better?

support children to think through their ideas fully and recall prior learning. n The childminder has effective arrangements to undertake risk assessments, to create a safe environment for children. For example, she revised the sleeping arrangements for young children to ensure that all children remain within her sight and/or hearing at all times. n The childminder supports children's health and hygiene well. They are asked to clean their hands before and after meals and to wipe their noses. Children enjoy well-balanced and nutritious snacks and meals that are prepared by the

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need to do better?

31 January 2023 childminder. However, the childminder does not ensure that children have opportunities to spend time outside each day as required. This does not support children to benefit from regular active play to promote their all-round physical development. n Parents comment positively about the childminder. Their written testimonies describe how children 'thrive' in her care and leave the setting 'beaming'. They appreciate the childminder's flexibility and her frequent and clear communications. This helps them to support their child's learning and development at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends mandatory training courses, such as first aid and safeguarding. She is able to identify the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm, including the risks associated with extreme views and beliefs. She understands the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety and welfare.

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Due date

ensure children have opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities on a daily basis as required, unless circumstances such as extreme weather make this inappropriate. 01/02/2023

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should:

n strengthen knowledge of how young children learn to be able to implement a curriculum that is broad and challenging and meets the individual developmental needs of all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2604603 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10263168 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in a residential area of Epsom, Surrey. The childminder operates from 8.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. She is able to accept funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

31 January 2023 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

31 January 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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